An exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam reminds us that photography has always had a complicated relationship with the truth. Read More An exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam reminds us that photography has always had a complicated relationship with the truth.
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For Peace, More Ukrainians Consider the Once Unthinkable: Surrendering Land
Polls show a growing acceptance of territorial concessions among a war-weary public, if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees. Read More Polls show a growing acceptance of territorial concessions among a war-weary public, if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees.
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A Winter of Anguish for Minneapolis Children
NYT > U.S. > Politics“It’s like living in fear all the time,” a teenager said about the federal raids that have shattered families.“It’s like living in fear all the time,” a teenager said about the federal raids that have shattered families. Read More
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The Real Story Behind Jennette McCurdy’s Novel ‘Half His Age’
McCurdy’s new book is a work of fiction, but writing it helped her work through some complicated memories from her own life. Read More McCurdy’s new book is a work of fiction, but writing it helped her work through some complicated memories from her own life.
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Republicans Try to Save John Cornyn From Ken Paxton’s Challenge in Texas Senate Race
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsSenator John Cornyn, once seen as a potential Republican leader in his chamber, is now depending on wealthy party donors to survive a right-wing challenge.Senator John Cornyn, once seen as a potential Republican leader in his chamber, is now depending on wealthy party donors to survive a right-wing challenge. Read More
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Congress Reins In Drug Middlemen in Effort to Lower Prescription Prices
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe legislation will impose new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, giant companies like CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts that oversee prescription drug benefits.The legislation will impose new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, giant companies like CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts that oversee prescription drug benefits. Read More
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Don Lemon Takes Stage at NYC Event After Arrest Over Minnesota Protest
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe anchorman, who was arrested over a protest in Minnesota, told an audience in Manhattan, “I’m not going to let them turn me around,” and sang lines from a civil rights era freedom song.The anchorman, who was arrested over a protest in Minnesota, told an audience in Manhattan, “I’m not going...
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Racial Debate Rattles Texas Democratic Primary for Senate
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsState Representative James Talarico used the word “mediocre” in connection with a former House member who is Black. The controversy has repercussions for a key contest.State Representative James Talarico used the word “mediocre” in connection with a former House member who is Black. The controversy has repercussions for a key contest. Read...
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Judge Appears Likely to Curtail Hegseth’s Power to Penalize Kelly for Video
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsAttorneys for Democratic Senator Mark Kelly argued that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was brazenly violating the separation of powers by seeking to punish a member of Congress for public statements.Attorneys for Democratic Senator Mark Kelly argued that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was brazenly violating the separation of powers by seeking to...
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Trump, Changing Course, Throws Harvard Deal Talks Into Chaos
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIn the latest example of his mercurial negotiating style, President Trump went from dropping his ask for a $200 million fine to demanding $1 billion from the university.In the latest example of his mercurial negotiating style, President Trump went from dropping his ask for a $200 million fine to demanding $1...